Can You Change Your Phone Number?
Yes. All major US wireless carriers allow customers to change their phone number. In most cases, this can be done online through your account or by contacting customer support. Some plans include free number changes, while others may charge a small fee.
Common Reasons for Changing a Number
- Spam, robocalls, or unwanted messages
- Harassment or privacy concerns
- Moving and wanting a local area code
- Personal or professional separation
Things to Know Before You Change
- Your old number may not be recoverable once released
- Contacts and messages usually stay on your phone, not your number
- Two-factor authentication must be updated
- Some carriers limit how often you can change numbers
How to Change Your Number by Carrier
Verizon
Verizon customers can change their phone number using the My Verizon website or app.
Verizon – Change Mobile Number FAQs
AT&T
AT&T provides instructions for changing your wireless number through your online account.
AT&T – Change Your Wireless Number
T-Mobile
T-Mobile allows number changes through customer support and, for some accounts, online.
T-Mobile – Change Your Phone Number
Keeping Your Number When Switching Carriers
If you want to keep your existing number while switching carriers, this process is called number porting. The Federal Communications Commission provides official guidance.
FCC – Keeping Your Phone Number When You Change Providers
After You Change Your Number
- Update banks, email providers, and social accounts
- Notify important contacts
- Review voicemail and messaging settings